Practice phylosophy of Charles B. Côté

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CHARLES B. CÔTÉ Avocat criminaliste | Criminal law specialist Charles B. Côté Avocat criminaliste 507, Place d’Armes Bureau 1212 Montréal, Québec H2Y 2W8 T 514.845.5660 F 514.313.5588 C 514.894.9988

PHILOSOPHY “In protecting the constitutional rights of our clients, we are at the same time protecting the fragile equilibrium that

exists between a free and democratic society and a police state. Even the most hardened criminals have

constitutional rights. Ignoring such principle would threaten the freedoms enjoyed by all of society.” Once a client tells us what happened, and we have had a chance to examine the disclosure of evidence, we will come up

with the best defense strategy in the circumstances. We are not here to judge what someone did or didn’t do, we are here to study the circumstances of the

accusation and find a solution to the dilemma. This analytical approach allows us to study the strengths and weaknesses of the file in its entirety. Furthermore, we

collaborate with our client in order to find out what their needs are and what course of action would be best suited to their

particular profile. We strive to protect the interests and rights of our clients with vigor, to do anything less would be an injustice to

them and society as a whole. Whether it’s a constitutional violation application, a skilled cross-examination of

witnesses, a therapeutic intervention plan, or simply to collect information to make a sound and effective negotiation in

exchange for a guilty plea, we will leave no stone unturned.

DID YOU KNOW THAT SIMPLE POSSESSION OF A JOINT COULD HAVE HEFTY

CONSEQUENCES?

Even if you think possessing a simple joint is no big deal, in the eyes of the law it is still a serious

infraction. If the police happen to catch you smoking one in your car or outside the club, is that all

they’ll find on you? Or will they possibly find cocaine or ecstasy? Did you also know that the U.S.A. has a ZERO tolerance policy with regards to narcotics? A